Resources for Retired Members

Kentucky Employees’ Health Plan

 KEHP Insurance

Some TRS retirees are eligible to participate in the Kentucky Employees’ Health Plan (KEHP), a nonprofit, self-funded plan that offers health insurance benefits to more than 300,000 members.

Anthem BlueCross BlueShield for KEHP

Anthem has operated in Kentucky for more than 75 years and is the largest carrier in the Commonwealth. 

CVS/Caremark 

The CVS/Caremark network includes more that 67,000 pharmacies nationwide, including chain pharmacies and 20,000 independent pharmacies. It is important to know that you do not have to use a CVS Pharmacy, and you may continue to use your existing pharmacy, as long as they participate in the CVS/Caremark network of pharmacies.

StayWell

StayWell is a wellness and rewards program that helps you live a healthier life.  

Vitals SmartShopper

Compass is a free, independent service offered through the KEHP that provides cost information for common healthcare procedures and diagnostic tests in your area. By usingvitals-logo cost-effective locations, you can help yourself, and the plan, avoid higher-cost claims. In return, you are rewarded with financial incentives.

Know Your Rx Coalition

The Know Your Rx Coalition (KYRx) provides personalized support to help retirees make the most of their prescription benefit. The telephone number for KYRx is 855-218-5979.

Medicare Eligible Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare is a nationally-recognized company with offices in Louisville and Lexington.  

Express Scripts

Express Scripts is committed to helping millions of Americans have access to affordable medications and the services you need to stay healthy.

Coriell Life Sciences

Coriell Life Sciences is a partner in TRS’s Personalized Medicine Program.

Know Your Rx Coalition

The Know Your Rx Coalition (KYRx) provides personalized support to help retirees make the most of their prescription benefit. The telephone number for KYRx is 855-218-5979.

Others Resources of Interest for Retirees

KRTA | Kentucky Retired Teachers Association

The Kentucky Retired Teachers Association exists for retired educators and remains as the “only organization in the state that has as its main purpose to look out for their welfare.” This website is designed to provide the latest information and news of interest to its more than 29,000 members.

KEA-R  |  Kentucky Education Association-Retired

KEA-Retired is the Kentukcy Education Association affiliate for retired teachers and other school employees. KEA-Retired addresses the interests and needs of a growing number of retired professional educators. Retirees receive helpful information, publications, benefits and an active organization to address important issues related to retirement security.

Social Security Administration

The official Social Security website.  Get answers to questions about Social Security.

Medicare

A federal government website managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

National Institute on Retirement Security

The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) is a non-profit research and education organization established to contribute to informed policymaking by fostering a deep understanding of the value of retirement security to employees, employers and the economy as a whole.